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5-Minute Morning Meditation (Buddhist Style)

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In short: breathe, chant, sit, intend. Five minutes before the day begins.

  1. 〰 1 min · Arrive: three slow breaths
  2. ☸ 1 min · Homage: Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammāsambuddhassa × 3 (meaning)
  3. 🪷 2 min · Sit: rest with the breath
  4. ♡ 1 min · Intention: one kind thing you'll do today

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What is a good 5-minute morning meditation?

Three slow breaths, the homage 'Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammāsambuddhassa' three times, one minute of quiet sitting, and one kind intention for the day.

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